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Ikom 4 Corners: Once Upon A Time BY PRINCEWILL ODIDI

1. My memories growing up in four corners Ikom are always fresh. Not the urban four corners of today. I mean the four corners of those days when we looked forward and celebrated catholic bazaar with pump, when the only public television was often mounted at then Mercantile Bank for the public to catch up

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We May All Die, While Waiting For Super Highway BY CHRISTIANA UKUNG ALAWA

As usual, the excitement whenever the thought of a super highway that will lead me straight to northern Cross River (my favorite part of the state) sneaks to my head, I smile uncontrollably. Myself and a lot other Cross Riverians wake and pray for the actualization of this dream. We have gone as far as

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The intimidation Of Obudu/Obanlikwu Communities With Blackout BY VENATIUS IKEM

For over two months the two local governments of Obudu and Obanlikwu have been completely cut off from the national grid of electricity supply. Reason: to punish them for daring to complain and protest over the overbearing and fraudulent activities of the staff of the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company PHEDC, that services the area!

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At All Times, Dare To Be BY LINDA AYADE

BEING THE OPENING REMARKS BY HER EXCELLENCY, DR. (MRS.) LINDA AYADE, THE WIFE OF THE GOVERNOR OF CROSS RIVER STATE ON THE OCCASION OF THE 2015 YOUNG BUSINESS ICONS SUMMIT AND AWARD HELD AT THE CULTURAL CENTER COMPLEX, CALABAR ON OCTOBER 31ST 2015. I feel quite honoured to be called upon to open this occasion.

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Youth Entrepreneurship As A Panacea For Underdevelopment BY EMMANUEL ETIM

BEING THE TEXT OF A SPEECH DELIVERED BY MR. EMMANUEL ETIM, CHAIRMAN NIGERIA YOUTH CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE, CROSS RIVER STATE; ON THE OCCASION OF THE 2015 YOUNG BUSINESS ICONS AWARDS/SUMMIT HELD AT THE CULTURAL CENTER, CALABAR ON 31st OCTOBER, 2015. INTRODUCTION: There is a global consensus that young people are the greatest assets any state

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Imoke’s Mistakes, Ayade’s Lessons BY KALITA JOE ARUKU

The ground breaking of the 260km Super Highway in Cross River state by our amiable President Muhamadu Buhari may have come and gone with a lot of razzmatazz and fanfare, but one event will remain significant and instructive for a long time to come to political players and spectators in the state and that is

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Developing The Music Industry In Cross River State For Job Creation And Economic Development BY EMMANUEL ETIM

This week, as we continue our look at the potential of the creative industry for job creation and economic development in Cross River State we will focus how developing the music industry in the state can help achieve these set objectives. Nigerian music consists of various genres and style, some of which are known worldwide.

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His Excellency, The President In Cross River State By EAU UNDIE

President Muhamadu Buhari loves Cross River State, a lot! Cross River State was the second state he visited on his campaign trail prior to the election that held early this year. It was not an accident. That is what he wanted to do. When the President loves you, he doesn’t hide it. If he doesn’t

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